PEDIATRIC THERAPY FOR FEEDING, TORTICOLLIS, & MILESTONES
HAPPY, TENSION-FREE BABIES ARE OUR SPECIALTY
Watching your little one struggle with the basic things can be tough. We can help your baby get comfortable and enjoy feeding times, avoid or shorten helmet-wearing, and even master tummy time, sitting, rolling, crawling, and walking.
SAY GOODBYE TO TENSION & HELLO TO FREEDOM
Overcome torticollis, body tension, milestone delays, and feeding challenges with our pediatric physical and occupational therapy and wellness programs for babies from birth and beyond.
From Birth to Walking
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Physical & Occupational Therapy
One-on-one in-home, in-clinic, or virtual therapy for motor milestone delay, head flattening, torticollis (tight neck/body), tongue/lip tie, feeding difficulties (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, picky eating), gas/reflux, discomfort, and sensory regulation
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Motor Milestones Check
One-on-one in-home, in-clinic, or virtual motor milestone and feeding screenings by a developmental expert. Purposeful play activities are given to help your baby progress to the next milestone.
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Baby Play Class
Learn alongside other parents and babies how to promote purposeful play, healthy communication, and motor development for babies 0-18 months! Classes are led by a pediatric physical therapist and a speech-language pathologist who specialize in infant development.
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YEAR ONE WELLNESS CAN HELP BRING JOY BACK TO PARENTING
Experience peace-of-mind and gain confidence with Year One Wellness by your side. Together, we can help free your child from the movement challenges that can get in the way of your baby thriving and enjoying what babies do: eat, sleep, and play!
We offer a free 15-minute consultation for new clients
Physical & Occupational Therapy
Home or office visits for families in Austin, TX and surrounding area. Virtual visits available for all of Texas.
Our pediatric physical and occupational therapists are specialized in infant development and use a gentle, active, full-body approach to effectively treat:
Torticollis (Tight Neck) & Body Tension
Plagiocephaly (Head Flattening)
Gross & Fine Motor Milestone Delays
Tongue/Lip Tie & Breastfeeding Difficulties
Bottle & Breastfeeding Challenges
Starting Solids & Picky Eating
Pre & Post Tongue Tie Surgery Rehab
Reflux & Gas
Prematurity & Other Medical Conditions
Self Regulation and Self-help Skills
Sensory Processing
Trouble Sleeping
Palate Expansion with Myo Munchee and Oral Motor Skills
Learn more about how our infant physical and occupational therapy services can help your baby overcome these challenges.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation for new clients
ONGOING EARLY DEVELOPMENT
& WELLNESS SUPPORT
In-person and virtual options available.
Check-ins and play options to keep your child progressing through each new milestone and even make friends along the way. All children are welcome.
Motor Milestones Check
Baby Play Classes in Austin, TX
PARENT EDUCATION
Available online and on-demand for your convenience.
Resources and everything we wish parents knew about baby play and development along with our no-cry tummy time tips.
Motor Milestone Guide (Free Download)
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WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES
THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Meet Our Founder
DR. KRISTI HAMMERLE, PT, DPT, CBS
Doctor of Physical Therapy,
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
“it is my passion to help babies achieve a strong foundation for successful life-long development - from day one.”
Kristi is a passionate pediatric physical therapist and certified breastfeeding specialist, dedicated to helping families and babies thrive. With over 250 hours of postdoctoral continuing education and mentorship under the nation’s leading experts in infant physical therapy and lactation consulting, Kristi is a trusted expert in her field.
As the founder of Year One Wellness, Kristi is committed to providing personalized care to families and babies, from birth through walking. With a focus on early childhood wellness and function, Year One Wellness’ approach to physical therapy and play is gentle, proven, and rooted in current, evidence-based research.
BABY PLAY CLASSES IN AUSTIN, TX
LET US SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR BABY THROUGH
THEIR MOST IMPORTANT YEAR OF LIFE
Supporting SeedLings
A playgroup designed to assist parents in promoting tummy time, movement, and play through a range of activities that engage all the senses. Enjoy community, try out our favorite developmental toys, and give your baby opportunities to socialize in a safe and supportive setting. This playgroup will encourage questions and provide an opportunity for parents to learn how to play and bond with their baby through a variety of activities and conversation.
Budding Babies
A playgroup for older babies to play, socialize, and learn! This group will emphasize sensory exploration and play to support the development of fine and gross motor skills, while also offering parents the chance to learn and ask questions about their child's development. This group will continue on a weekly basis, encouraging development and opportunities for social skill building through sensory exploration and interaction with peers.
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OUR SERVICE AREA
We have clinics in Austin, TX and Cedar Park, TX and provide both clinic and concierge (home) visits. We travel to Travis and Williamson County, including the cities of Dripping Springs, Austin, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and Hutto. Please contact us for a free consultation and we will let you know if we are able to service your area. If not, we offer virtual consultations to help you meet your goals.